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Risks for hypertension among undiagnosed African American mothers and daughters

Jacquelyn Y Taylor1

  • 1School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA. Jacquelyn.taylor@yale.edu

Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
|October 31, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Undiagnosed hypertension is prevalent in African American mothers and daughters. Overweight and obesity are linked to higher blood pressure (BP) readings, highlighting the need for early screening in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Genetics and Family Studies

Background:

  • African American children face elevated hypertension risks due to familial factors.
  • This study investigated undiagnosed high blood pressure (BP) in African American mothers and daughters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among African American mothers and daughters.
  • To identify risk factors associated with high blood pressure in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • The study included 70 African American mother and daughter pairs from the Detroit metropolitan area.

Main Results:

  • Hypertension was diagnosed in 25.7% of mothers and 54.3% of daughters.
  • Overweight and obesity were common among participants with pre-hypertension or hypertension.
  • Lower diastolic BP correlated with higher BMI in mothers; higher systolic BP related to potassium intake in daughters.

Conclusions:

  • Early hypertension screening is crucial for improving African American health outcomes.
  • Healthcare providers should adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for pediatric hypertension.
  • Further research into familial and environmental influences on BP in children is recommended for early risk identification.
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